Through the voices of elders—cultural practitioners, fishers, and canoe builders—Indigenous Naʻau reveals how the waʻa (canoe) serves as a metaphor for community with each person and role being integral. The film invites us to reclaim ancestral ways of knowing, fostering belonging, shared responsibility, and a future where cultural identity and ecological care are inseparable.

Feature documentary and educational deliverables for Ka Pou Kū Mau, an ocean and climate literacy curriculum with Kānehūnāmoku Voyaging Academy. See project information and curriculum here.

Role(s): Project Coordinator, Director, Producer

Premiere: Hawai’i International Film Festival 2025 (HIFF Review)

Honolulu, 1959: Over a family dinner, two women hide their love for each other as one resists her impending marriage and the other her countryʻs admission to the U.S.

Starring Elizabeth Rian and Lindsay Watson.

Read more on the Grace website.

Role: Producer

World Premiere: Pacific Islander Film Festival NYC 2025

Hawai’i Premiere: Hawai’i International Film Festival 2025

Dream Chasers follows five individuals on their recovery journey at Fit to Recover, a unique gym that combines fitness with community, acceptance, and life-changing programs like cooking classes, music therapy, and service projects, helping them overcome substance use disorders.

Role(s): Producer, Co-Director, Editor

"If you really break down why people use drugs and alcohol, it's because they don't feel a part of or good enough... so be kind to them because they've been shamed and guilted their whole lives." – Ian Acker

While developing communities in South Los Angeles, SoLa Impact simultaneously supports residents through housing and social initiatives, demonstrating a commitment to both urban revitalization and social equity.

Short documentary for a four-part series published on Forbes as part of a community and economic development project for Sorenson Institute.

Role: Producer, Co-Director

“The majority of people are good, hardworking people who need a safe place for their families.” – Martin Muoto

Episode explores the vibrant art scene that converged on a remote Oregon ranch for the 2017 Eclipse Festival, where 30,000 artists and participants from around the world gathered for a unique celestial event.

Oregon Art Beat is a television show hosted by Oregon Public Broadcasting.

Role(s): Production Assistant, Camera Operator, Photographer